# Virtusan Breathing vs Som.

The clearest difference is rating: Som. at 4.9 against Virtusan Breathing's 1.0. Som. also leads on ratings volume (31 vs 2). Virtusan Breathing's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtusan Breathing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Som. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Som. holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Som. has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virtusan Breathing ships an update weekly, Som. every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtusan Breathing | Som. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtusan-breathing/id1613135108/reviews) | **[4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/som/id1672698541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Virtusan AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623819023) | [Fountainhead LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672698543) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtusan Breathing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtusan-breathing/id1613135108)

This app offers guided breathing exercises designed to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance sleep. It provides tools to track progress and learn about the science of wellbeing through various breathing techniques.

**Highlights:** Guided breathing exercises, Stress reduction techniques, Focus improvement tools, Sleep enhancement exercises, Progress tracking, Breathing science education

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |


### Som.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/som/id1672698541)

This guided audio program offers a ten-minute reset to improve sleep, reduce stress, and enhance focus. It uses science-backed techniques rooted in Non-Sleep Deep Rest, making it accessible even for those new to mindfulness practices.

**Highlights:** Guided audio sessions, Science-backed techniques (NSDR), Improved sleep and stress reduction, Enhanced focus and mental clarity, Adaptive practice sessions, Structured progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $43.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtusan Breathing free?

Virtusan Breathing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Som. free?

Som. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Virtusan Breathing or Som.?

Som. is rated higher. Virtusan Breathing averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Som. averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do Virtusan Breathing or Som. have ads?

Neither Virtusan Breathing nor Som. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtusan Breathing or Som.?

Virtusan Breathing ships an update weekly, and Som. every 8 days. Most recently, Virtusan Breathing was updated on September 20, 2026 and Som. on August 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*